Outlet box



FeJ. 25, 1936. A. ADELL 1,748,693

OUTLET BOX Filed Sept. 3 1926 iooooo sym Patented Feb. 25, 1930 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE OUTLET BOX Application iiled September 8, 1928. Serial No. 133,460.

This invention relates to an outlet box for use in electrical work and to means for connecting it with a supporting rod.

The principal objects of the invention are to provide a sheet metal box holding within it all the accessories; to provide a simple and convenient clamping plate for .the cables which enter the box; to provide accessible means entirely within the box for holding the same in position; and to provide a simple arrangement in the box for holding the box on the rod which supports it so as to avoid a separate. holding means.

Other objects and advantages of the inven`1 :i5 tion will appear hereinafter.

Reference is to be had to the accompanying drawings, in which Fig. 1 is a bottom plan View of an outlet box constructed in accordance with this invention with one clampin plate and the supporting bar omitted to ow the interior construction;

Fig. 2 is a top lan view of the same;

Fig. 3 is a sectional view on the line 33 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 4 is a sectional view on the line 4 4 of Fig. l; and

Fig. 5 1s a plan similar to Fig. 2 on a reduced scale showing the box mounted on its supporting rod.

l have shown the box as in the form of a cu -shaped sheet metal member 10 having a su stantially dat top with acentral de ression and a conical rim. This box is provi ed with a series of punched out discs 11 in the top, each one being connected with it, in the manufacture bya small section, so that it can easily be pushed through and removed to permit the entrance of such conductors as may be desired in the usual way.

The top is provided with a central depression and a hollow sheet metal stud 12 extend-4 two opposite flat openings 15 and through the shoulder 13 there are also two opposite openings 16 in alignment with the other openings. This permits a supporting rod 17 to pass through these four openings and to be located entirely below the flat bottom of the box where it passes between the openings 15 and 16 on each side. This construction provides a positive support extendin through the walls of the box and necessari y holding it up at all times. It furnishes a positive support not dependent on screws, springs or other external supports. The box is secured ian adjusted positions to the rod by a set screw For the purpose of holding the wires or cables in proper position 1 have shown two clips 20 on opposite sides. These clips are made of pressed sheet stock and each one has two openings 21 therethrough for the cables. Each ciip is secured in posltion by a screw 23; extending in on an incline. On the ed e or the clip which comes in contact with t e convex surface of the shoulder 13 is provided an arcuate notch 25. On thisaccount these clips can be screwed up in close contact with this convex shoulder and will be held xedly in position thereon. No great pains has to be taken in placing them as they necessarily center themselves a ainst this convex surface and are largely sel -adjustingn The device is used in the ordinary way for holding the wire or cables that are brought in through the openings at 11.

This furnishes a Very simple construction and is particularly valuable because the electrician who puts it up can reach the heads of the screws 23 right under the edge or cupshaped disc and need not devote any particular attention to the clips 20 as they will come into the right position because of their cooperation with the convex shoulder 18. These screws pass out of the box at such an incline that they do not interfere with the supporting rod 17. This rod is mounted substantially within the confines of the box and does not constitute a projection either above or below it. It can be secured to the wooden parts of the building in the manner indicated in Figi).

Although I have illustrated and descrl d only a sin le form of the invention, I am aware of t e fact that modifications can be made therein by any person skilled in the art without departing from the scope oi the in- 5 vention as expressed in the claim.

lVhat I claim is As an article of manufacture, an outlet box having a fiat wall constituting the top and a central projection extending downwardly from the top, said top having a shoulder on the lower side which is convex on the lower side and circular, a clip for holding the wires vor cables, having two perforations, and an arcuate notch adapted to fit against said convex shoulder, and means for holding the clips against said convex shoulder.

In testimony whereof' I have hereunto affixed my signature.

" JOHN A.-ADELL. 

